Better Giving Inc
Better Giving Inc is a public charity based in Rosendale, New York. In its 2024 filing, the organization described its mission as helping nonprofits overcome financial barriers through free donation-processing, savings, and investment tools, and reported making 74 grants totaling $897,021.
Better Giving Inc at a glance
In short: Better Giving Inc gave $897K across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $897,021
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- Average grant
- $12,122
- Median grant
- $6,124
- Total assets
- $454,304
- +284.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Better Giving Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 18 Cottekill Rd, Rosendale, NY 12472
Phone: (845) 661-9552
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Better Giving Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Walk Church ($105K). Together the top 10 received $495K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 74 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in California (34%), Washington, DC (16%), Nevada (12%), New York (7%), and Texas (7%). These figures describe the states listed for grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $897K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walk Church Las Vegas, NV | Program Support | $104,718 |
| Self Washington, DC | Program Support | $104,618 |
| Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $57,981 |
| For a Day Foundation New York, NY | Program Support | $46,806 |
| CORE Community Organized Relief Effort Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $45,491 |
| Blue Frontier Washington, DC | Program Support | $38,770 |
| Nova Ukraine Palo Alto, CA | Program Support | $28,451 |
| ISLES Inc Trenton, NJ | Program Support | $24,467 |
| Ogallala Life Conservation Amarillo, TX | Program Support | $23,301 |
| Warrior GMR Foundation Duncanville, TX | Program Support | $20,657 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $454,304 | $1,959,155 | $1,648,023 | $897,021 | 74 | $13,089 |
| 2023 | $118,293 | $131,146 | $27,546 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Better Giving’s stated mission is to break down the financial barriers nonprofits face by providing free donation-processing, savings, and investment tools.
Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, SELF describes its work as providing solar power and wireless communications to people living in energy poverty. CORE Community Organized Relief Effort says it brings immediate aid and recovery to underserved communities in crisis. Other grantees include Nova Ukraine, which describes supporting Ukraine and its people, and Teachers Like Me, whose mission is to recruit, develop, and retain Black teachers. These are grantees’ stated missions, not additional program areas stated by Better Giving.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Better Giving reported 74 grants totaling $897,021. Grants ranged from $100 to $104,718, with a median of $6,124. Among the largest grants were $104,718 to Walk Church, $104,618 to SELF, $57,981 to Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team, $46,806 to For a Day Foundation, and $45,491 to CORE Community Organized Relief Effort. The filing describes the grants as unrestricted general-support grants, not earmarked for specific activities.
The filing says Better Giving uses due diligence before making grants, including checking recipients’ legal status, charitable purpose, governance, and activities. It requires confirmation that funds were received and monitors compliance through electronic correspondence, public reporting, and periodic review of recipients’ continued good standing. Grant agreements include standard requirements for lawful charitable use of funds. For foreign grants, the filing also describes checks of recipients’ non-U.S. activities and says the organization has no foreign offices, employees, or intermediaries and does not exercise expenditure responsibility.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chauncey St John as president, Timothy Stirrup as treasurer, and Pallav Vora as secretary.
Better Giving Inc is led by Chauncey St John, President on every filing since 2023; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chauncey St John
President
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$144K (2024)
Pallav Vora
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$26K (2024)
Timothy Stirrup
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$91K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $144K, to Chauncey St John (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Better Giving Inc
How much does Better Giving Inc give each year?
Better Giving Inc gave $897K across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Better Giving Inc's typical grant size?
Better Giving Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,124, and its average grant was $12,122, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Better Giving Inc give grants?
Better Giving Inc's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Nevada (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Miami, FL (4 grants) and Oakland, CA (4 grants).
Does Better Giving Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 74 grants with a stated purpose on Better Giving Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (74 grants).
Who are Better Giving Inc's largest grantees?
Better Giving Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Walk Church ($104,718), Self ($104,618) and Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team ($57,981), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Better Giving Inc?
Better Giving Inc reported $454K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does Better Giving Inc fund?
Better Giving’s stated mission is to break down the financial barriers nonprofits face by providing free donation-processing, savings, and investment tools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Better Giving Inc?
Better Giving Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Better Giving Inc's EIN?
Better Giving Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3758939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Better Giving Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/better-giving-inc-morg_ee56ac96fdc547ef8eea4dbea97832e8
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